Oscar Nicholson, M.D.
NPI 1477539674 · Surgery Physician · South Euclid, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Oscar Nicholson, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in South Euclid, OH (NPI 1477539674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477539674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35056957 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
746 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 580 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 96 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 40 | $203 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 30 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$203 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 45 | 44 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 38 | 36 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 25 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 14 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-20
- Last updated
- 2025-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oscar Nicholson's NPI number?
- Oscar Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477539674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Oscar Nicholson's specialty?
- Oscar Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Oscar Nicholson located?
- Oscar Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1163 Berwick Lane, South Euclid, OH 44121.
- What is Oscar Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Oscar Nicholson is (216) 691-0028.
- Does Oscar Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Oscar Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Oscar Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Oscar Nicholson's NPI (1477539674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.